Hitachi Vantara Corporation

IT/OT Cyber technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Work authorization in the United States is required.
  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT and networking.
  • Familiarity with Windows OS installation, configuration, and administrative functions.
  • Understanding of networking basics and communication protocols (TCP/UDP, SMB, DNS).
  • Experience with basic network device configurations (shares, switches, routers).
  • Knowledge of security principles including risks and compliance standards (NIST 800, IEC 64443, NERC CIP).
  • Proficient in tools like Wireshark, nmap, VMWare/ESXI, and Hyper-V.

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure Windows machines, virtual machines, and industrial devices.
  • Provision virtual machines from backup files to aid in recovery and deployment.
  • Execute backup and restoration for computers and networked devices.
  • Troubleshoot communication issues between networked computers and devices.
  • Apply patches and conduct functionality tests to ensure device operation.
  • Document tests and activities performed
  • Support cybersecurity service work for FACTS, HVDC, and high-voltage substations.
  • Travel approximately 50% for service execution and customer needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies in the energy sector.
  • Collaborative workplace with experienced power industry professionals.
  • Access to learning platforms and career development resources.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support cybersecurity-related service activities for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, and high-voltage substations within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. You will work hands-on with Windows machines, virtual machines, industrial devices, and networked systems—installing, configuring, backing up, restoring, patching, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting key technical activities. Your work will help keep critical infrastructure environments operating as intended by supporting secure, reliable communication and system performance across power industry applications. You will also build practical experience in IT/OT environments, virtualization, industrial networking, and security standards used in grid-connected systems, while contributing to service work that supports dependable and modern power delivery.

How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Install and configure Windows machines, virtual machines, and industrial devices used in service environments.
  • Provision virtual machines from various types of backup files to support system recovery and deployment needs.
  • Execute backup and restoration activities for computers, industrial devices, and network devices.
  • Configure and troubleshoot communication issues between computers and other networked devices.
  • Apply patches to devices and perform functionality tests to confirm expected operation.
  • Produce documentation and reports based on tests performed and activities completed.
  • Support cybersecurity-related service work associated with FACTS, HVDC, and HV substation environments.
  • Travel approximately 50% to support service execution and customer needs.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in IT and networking.
  • Knowledge of Windows operating system fundamentals, including installation and configuration, user administration, policies, and backup and restore.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including network architecture, network communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, SMB, and DNS.
  • Experience with network shares, switches and routers configuration (no vendor specific), and network setup and configuration on Windows machines.
  • Knowledge of security fundamentals, including threats and vulnerabilities, and standards such as NIST 800, IEC 64443, and NERC CIP.
  • Working knowledge of Wireshark, nmap, VMWare/ESXI, and HyperV.
More About Us

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting essential grid technologies while building your skills in IT/OT systems, industrial networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity service work.

  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
  • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs
  • Attractive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

About Hitachi Vantara Corporation

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23,095 employees
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Founded
2017
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